The pepper patch is an adhesive base impregnated with an active substance - a mixture of capsicum extract and other components.
According to the composition of the medicinal mixture, they are distinguished:
- single-component pepper patch (contains only pepper extract);
- a patch containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, salicylates);
- a patch with the addition of other active substances of plant origin (essential oils, for example, camphor).
Depending on the composition, the final price of this product also varies: in Moscow pharmacies it can be purchased at a price from 22 to 150 rubles per package.
There are no fundamental differences between these types of patches; they have their therapeutic effect in any case.
How does pepper patch work?
Capsicum extract has a pronounced irritant effect. This means that it activates the nerve endings located in the skin. Next, the excitation is transmitted to the nerve fiber, which is closely connected with the muscle fibers; in addition, small nerves are united into large trunks, and the effect on a limited area of the skin can thus affect the entire local nervous network and the muscles to which this network approaches.
Skin irritation causes local vasodilation, a rush of blood to this area, thereby activating local blood circulation and improving tissue nutrition, including underlying ones (muscles, tendons).
Due to the feeling of a slight burning sensation, a so-called distracting effect is achieved.
Indications for the use of this drug:
- Lesions of nerve roots, branches of nerves - both large and small (radiculitis, neuralgia, lumbago, lumboischialgia).
- In rheumatology and orthopedics, this remedy is used for inflammatory processes in the muscles (myositis), and for certain diseases of the joints (gout, osteoarthritis).
- It can be used (with caution!) for inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Instructions for use
Before gluing the pepper patch, the skin area must be degreased for better adhesion of the adhesive to the surface. As already noted, the area of influence can be both the reflexogenic zone near the spine and the painful muscle itself.
In the latter case, it is advisable to feel the most compacted area in the muscle, pressing on which causes maximum discomfort, and glue the patch directly to this point.
The patch must be left for at least 48 hours, but if you feel a strong burning sensation or unbearable itching, it must be removed and the skin treated with mineral oil and Vaseline.
The pepper patch is not applied:
- directly on the spine;
- on the area of damaged (injured) skin;
- on an area of skin where there are moles (especially large ones), papillomas, and other skin formations.
Use of pepper patch for cervical osteochondrosis
Exacerbation of cervical osteochondrosis is manifested by pain in the muscles of the neck and upper shoulder girdle, a feeling of numbness and tingling in the area of the shoulders, forearms, hands, and sometimes dizziness and weakness. Pepper plaster in this situation is good both as a primary remedy (in mild cases) and as an auxiliary remedy. The success of therapy depends on following the correct technique for applying the patch. This pathology involves two therapeutic mechanisms:
- Direct irritant effect on spasmodic muscles. To do this, the patch is applied directly to the posterolateral surface of the neck.
- Impact on the reflexogenic zone. In case of severe painful spasm (“jamming”) of the neck muscles, you can apply a 2x2 cm patch to the point located between the second and third thoracic vertebrae near the spine, on the same side. That is, if the neck muscles on the right are tense, then the patch should be at the indicated level, 1.2-2 cm to the right of the spinal column.
In order to figure out where the cervical spine ends and the thoracic spine begins, you need to bring your chin as close as possible to your chest. As a result of this, the posterior (spinous) process of the last cervical vertebra is easily determined - it protrudes most strongly.
Other areas of gluing for pathologies of the musculoskeletal system:
- Points between the first and second thoracic vertebrae on both sides of the spinal column - for pain in the shoulder joints (in this case, the corresponding reflexogenic zones are also involved).
- In case of pain and tension in the interscapular area (which often happens after excessive physical activity or during exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine), the patch is applied on both sides of the spine at the level of the spinous processes of the 7th and 8th thoracic vertebrae.
- For pain in the lower back, the patch is applied on both sides of the spine at the level of the spinous processes of the 9th, 10th and 11th thoracic vertebrae (a total of three points on both sides). Other reflexogenic zones are conventional lines drawn between the spinous processes of the 2nd and 3rd, and similarly - between the spinous processes of the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae.
- In case of exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, “lumbago” in the leg, lumbodynia and lumboischialgia, the patch is applied at the level of the spinous processes of the 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, as well as at the level of a conventional line drawn between the spinous processes of the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae. It is quite simple to identify them: unlike the thoracic vertebrae, ribs do not extend from these vertebrae.
The areas around the sacrum are reflexogenic for both muscle groups and pelvic organs. Given the complexity of the nerve plexuses in this area, it is not recommended to use irritating medications in this area without consulting a specialist.
Safety precautions
It should be remembered that the pepper patch is based on plant components, which means it has a very limited shelf life, especially after the integrity of the packaging has been damaged. Therefore, after opening the package, the patch should be used immediately as a whole, and not put aside for long-term storage. If the plate is too large, it is permissible to cut it into several parts and store it in the refrigerator for a week, tightly packed in plastic wrap.
Irritated or sensitive skin is likely to respond too strongly to the use of pepper patch. Patients usually know whether their skin is sensitive or not. Just in case, you should check yourself by answering the following questions:
- Do I have vitiligo, psoriasis, eczema?
- Am I prone to developing pimples and breakouts on my skin?
- How long do nettle burns and insect bites last?
- Do minimal scratches or abrasions cause redness and itching of the skin?
If the answer to at least one of these questions is yes, you should stop using this medicine.
Pregnancy is a relative contraindication for the use of local irritants in principle, and the point is not so much in the hypothetical and unlikely effect on the fetus, but in the ability of such drugs to cause an increase in uterine tone or a rise in blood pressure.
Pepper patch is not used in children under 12 years of age.
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One square centimeter of pepper patch contains 0.6 grams belladonna extract dry, 8 grams capsicum extract , 1 gram , 1 gram eucalyptus oil + natural rubber, synthetic rubber, pine rosin, medical, fabric base, zinc oxide, antioxidant additive 4-methyl-2,6-ditertiary butylphenol, anhydrous, zinc oxide.
Release form
The product is produced in the form of a strip of fabric with or without perforation, with a uniform layer of adhesive mass on it and a specific smell. The color of the mass ranges from yellow to brownish-brown. The patch has a protective film (or paper) that must be removed before use. The size of the patch is 6 by 10 cm or 10 by 18 cm.
The drug is also sold in the form of two strips of fabric with adhesive paste, glued to each other with the front side. The medicine is in bags, in cardboard boxes, 1, 2, 4, 10, 20, 40 or 80 pieces.
pharmachologic effect
Analgesic, distracting, local irritant.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
The action of the product is determined by the components in its composition.
Bell pepper dilates blood vessels, relieves muscle tension and eliminates pain, the component also has local distracting effect , improves tissue trophism.
Belladonna extract helps eliminate spasms, relaxes smooth muscles, dilates blood vessels, and relieves pain.
The use of Pepper Plaster can significantly reduce pain, relieve inflammation, speed up the healing process, and increase the mobility of the area it affects.
The drug acts locally and does not enter the systemic circulation.
Indications for use
Pepper patch is prescribed:
- at cough during a cold or, during;
- to relieve pain when lumbago ;
- sick arthralgia , ;
- at ;
- from .
Contraindications
The drug is used with caution when vegetative-vascular diseases .
Side effects
After using the product, you may experience hyperemia at the site of application, burning and local in nature.
Instructions for Pepper patch (method and dosage)
The drug is used exclusively locally, externally.
Instructions for use of Pepper patch
Before use, the skin at the application site must be degreased with an alcohol-containing liquid. Then remove the protective film (or separate two strips of the patch) and stick it on the surface of the skin.
The patch can be kept on the body for up to 48 hours if there is no severe burning sensation. If unpleasant sensations, severe burning and irritation appear, then remove the product, remove the remaining plaster mass and apply baby cream or.
When coughing, the pepper patch is placed between the shoulder blades and the spine; it is also recommended to stick it on the feet to enhance the effect and influence general strengthening points. The duration of treatment for and is up to 7 days.
To get rid of cellulite , the medicine is glued to the affected areas for 20-30 minutes, best after a shower or bath. The duration of treatment is until improvements appear. You can use the same sheet up to 3 times.
How to remove the patch painlessly?
To avoid discomfort, the canvas and nearby areas can be lubricated with vegetable or any other oil, wait a little and carefully remove. Remove the remaining patch with a clean napkin, lubricate the skin with moisturizer.
Pepper patch during pregnancy and lactation
It is possible to use the product during and during treatment, since its active components do not penetrate into the systemic bloodstream and do not affect the fetus or child. In some cases, it is not recommended to apply the drug to the lower back.
Some facts about the product:
Instructions for use
Price in online pharmacy website: from 23
Pharmacological properties
Pepper patch is an inexpensive, effective way to get rid of a number of health problems without negative consequences for the body and is used for local treatment. The drug has an analgesic, warming and irritating effect. The medication is used in various areas of the body: on the limbs, in the back and sternum, on the shoulder blades. The effectiveness of the drug is achieved due to the herbal components included in the product. The drug has a local effect on blood vessels, dilating them, eliminating painful manifestations, improving the condition of tissues, eliminating involuntary muscle contractions, and relaxing overstrain in muscle tissues.
The medication is used locally to relieve pain and accelerate the healing process. The drug does not penetrate the circulatory system, which means it can be used even by women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Composition and release form
The drug is produced in the form of a patch, which has an unobtrusive odor and consists of perforated fabric and a special impregnation with pepper. The color of the impregnation can vary from yellowish to brownish. The impregnation is protected by a special film, which is removed immediately before use. The drug may have the following sizes:
Indications for use
The medication is used for the following health problems:
The drug helps relieve pain when:
International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)
Side effects
The use of the medication may be accompanied by adverse reactions of the body, which are expressed in the following symptomatic signs:
Contraindications
Use during pregnancy
The medication is allowed to be used during pregnancy, as well as during the period of feeding the baby with breast milk, since the components of the drug do not affect the embryo developing in the womb, as well as the baby. The drug should not be applied to the lower back.
Method and features of application
The patch is intended for external local use. Recommendations for the use of the medication are described in detail in the provisions contained in the instructions for use. You must first prepare the problem area of the skin by degreasing it with an alcohol solution. Then you should remove the protective strip from the patch and stick it on the desired place. This patch can be left on for two days. If a burning sensation or any other unpleasant sensation occurs, remove the drug, rinse the skin area and apply a rich or nourishing cream. The medication is used to relieve cough. To do this, it is glued to an area of skin located between the vertebral region and the shoulder blades. In addition, it can be glued to the feet. The duration of therapy in this case is a week. The drug is used for the treatment of dystrophic disorders in the joints. To do this, it must be cut into small square pieces with a diameter of 1 cm and glued to certain points, which are considered general strengthening. Your doctor will help you identify these points correctly. You must wear the patch for a week without removing it, and only then remove it. The medication is used to get rid of early stage lipodystrophy. The maximum effect can be achieved only by combining the use of the product with training and diet. To get rid of lipodystrophy, the drug is glued for half an hour. The product should be used after taking a shower or bath. It is recommended to use the product until visible results appear. One patch can be used up to three times. The drug is used to get rid of colds and inflammation of the nasal mucosa. To do this, the medication is glued to the sternum. It cannot be removed for a couple of days. If you feel a burning sensation or other unpleasant sensations, it can be removed earlier. After removing the product, apply Vaseline or a greasy cream to the skin area. Before removing the product from the skin, it is recommended to apply a little oil to the desired area, let it absorb, and then carefully remove the product. Remains of the drug should be removed with a napkin. Then cream is applied to the skin. If there is no therapeutic effect within a week, you should stop using the drug and consult your doctor to select more successful therapy. If an allergy occurs, you must stop using the medication. Before using the medication on children, you should first obtain the approval of your doctor.
Interaction with other drugs
The pepper patch does not in any way affect the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of other drugs, so you can take other drugs when using it.
Overdose
Using the drug for longer than prescribed can lead to burns or redness of the skin in the problem area. If such a reaction of the body to the product occurs, this area of skin should be treated with a cream or ointment such as Vaseline.
Analogs
Pepper patch has several analogues, which are similar in method of application and pharmacological effects:
Terms of sale
The medicine is sold in pharmacies and is freely available, which means that the buyer does not need to present a prescription sheet from a medical institution or a special prescription from the attending physician to the pharmacy.
Storage conditions
It is recommended to store the drug out of reach of children and away from any sources of light and moisture at room temperature. The shelf life of the medicine is two years from the date of manufacture. After the expiration date, the medication cannot be used and must be disposed of in accordance with sanitary standards. The instructions contain all the information about storage rules and regulations.
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Pepper patch for cervical osteochondrosis is an effective remedy, the components of which will help relieve neck pain and improve blood circulation. Let us note the fact that the drug can help in cases even when treatment with tablets and injections does not have a positive effect.
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- The product acts quickly - in some patients, a positive effect appears within 1 hour after use.
- The drug is very simple to use - you just need to stick it on the skin and wait for the result.
- Low price. This product is sold in almost every pharmacy.
- Few side effects and contraindications.
- The product can be used even by pregnant women and children over 12 years of age.
- The drug contains natural ingredients.
- Most patients note the effectiveness of the remedy for severe pain in the cervical region.
- The drug is used for pain in muscles and joints resulting from the following diseases: radiculitis, vertebral artery syndrome, lumbago, spinal osteochondrosis, trauma.
To test for tolerance, you need to take a small piece of the product (2x2 cm) and glue it on your wrist. If after 2 hours a strong burning or itching appears, or the color of the skin under the product turns red or purple, then it is not recommended to use the product. In this case, the product should be immediately removed and baby cream should be applied to the affected area to reduce irritation.
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If the pepper adhesive plaster causes a feeling of warmth, and the skin has become pinkish in color, then the product can be used without fear.
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If the test for tolerability of the patch is successful, then you can begin treatment of osteochondrosis using this remedy.
Instructions for use
- Clean the skin with medical alcohol. Through defatted skin the product penetrates better into the muscles.
- Remove the protective film from the product and immediately stick it with the adhesive side to the affected area.
- After finishing using this product, apply baby cream to the skin to reduce irritation.
How long should you keep the pepper patch on your neck and other areas of your back?
As a rule, it is removed after pain has resolved or irritation has appeared. When gluing a large piece of the product, it is kept for two days. When applied spot-on, the product can be kept on the skin for five to seven days.
When using the medicinal product, you can sleep and wash without restrictions. The product does not hinder movement and allows you to lead a normal lifestyle.
How to painlessly remove pepper patch from skin?
Take a warm bath or shower, or apply a cloth soaked in hot water to the product. When the pepper tissue softens, you must carefully remove the medicinal product, holding the skin with your other hand. Then apply a moisturizer to the skin to reduce irritation.
Some types of products have a water- or fat-soluble base. In this case, before removing the product, the skin around it must be treated with vegetable oil.
When can I apply a new patch after removing the old one? It is recommended to use the product after 12-24 hours, when the condition of the skin returns to its previous form. It is not recommended to reuse the product. It is prohibited to keep the products for more than two months in a row.
If after a week of using pepper tissue no positive effect is felt, then this type of treatment should be stopped and consult a specialist as soon as possible.
Wetting the patch before removing it
The full course of treatment with a warming patch for osteochondrosis is 5-7 procedures and reaches 30 days. Please note that each brand of product may have its own characteristics. Therefore, you should read the instructions and adjust the method and duration of treatment.
Methods of application
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There are two methods for applying the product. Let's find out which method is most effective in treating osteochondrosis.
Whole sheet method (classical)
Applying pepper cloth as a single sheet
This is the application of the entire product (as a single sheet) to the painful area. In this case, the remedy acts not only on the affected area, but also on the area around it.
First, the skin must be degreased and wiped dry with a napkin. The product can be kept for no more than 2 days. It is not allowed to apply more than three medicinal products at the same time.
If an unbearable burning sensation appears on the skin under the patch, it should be removed immediately and the skin should be lubricated with baby cream. If you feel a slight tingling and burning sensation, then this is normal.
Pepper reflexology method
This is the so-called “pepper acupuncture.” This method of applying a patch, according to some experts, is considered more effective.
The meaning of the procedure is that they take a whole sheet of the medicinal product and cut it into several parts (size 1x1 or 2x2). They must be glued to painful or biologically active points.
If the drug is glued to general strengthening biologically active points, the patient’s general well-being improves and his strength is mobilized to fight osteochondrosis. A reflexologist can suggest these points to you.
Where to put the pepper patch
When pieces of the patch are glued to painful points, the pain syndrome decreases and muscle spasms are relieved. These points can be easily detected independently: with slight pressure on them, the patient will feel acute pain.
The product is kept for 3 to 7 days. After removing the product, you should rest the skin for at least 12 hours. Afterwards you can paste the product again.
After a week of using the pepper reflexology method, the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis decrease.
Pepper patch for cervical osteochondrosis
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Cervical osteochondrosis causes symptoms such as headache, dizziness, muscle spasms, and pain in the cervical-brachial region. These signs of illness can be eliminated with the help of an anesthetic or using a pepper adhesive plaster.
Where to apply pepper patch for neck pain
Many patients ask where to put the pepper patch for neck pain. The product must be glued to painful points. They are quite easy to spot.
To do this, you need to tilt your head forward, pressing your chin to your chest. Next, run your finger along the cervical vertebrae. At the base of the neck is the most prominent 7th vertebra. Glue a piece of the product directly below it. We glue the next piece of the product onto the hole under the vertebra below. Carefully feel the side and back of the neck and shoulders. If you feel pain or discomfort when pressing, then feel free to glue squares of pepper cloth to these places.
Where to apply pepper patch for cervical osteochondrosis
With cervical osteochondrosis, pain may appear between the shoulder blades. Therefore, you can additionally apply pepper plaster to the shoulder blade and interscapular area.
Pepper patch for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
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How to apply pepper plaster for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
Since this part of the spine contains 12 vertebrae, the exact location is not easy to tell. In this case, glue pieces of the product onto those areas of the back and those vertebrae where the pain is felt most strongly. Therefore, the product can be glued to any part of the spinal column. Additionally, for thoracic osteochondrosis, you can glue pepper tissue to the chest.
Where to apply a warming patch for thoracic and lumbar osteochondrosis
How long can you keep the pepper patch on your back? The product should be removed after 2 days, and new pieces of the product should be glued after 12 hours.
Pepper patch for lumbar osteochondrosis
With lumbar osteochondrosis, unpleasant symptoms appear such as sudden or constant pain in the lower back. Often, the pain symptom can radiate to the legs, causing impaired sensitivity or mobility.
Pepper tissue will help quickly relieve lower back pain, increase blood microcirculation and significantly improve the patient’s well-being,
Is it possible to apply pepper patch to the lower back?
The product is glued to the lumbar region, as well as to the buttocks. Feel the affected areas and identify the most painful areas. This is where the medicinal product should be attached.
How long should you keep the pepper patch on your lower back?
The product can be worn for up to 5 days. After removing the product, new pieces of pepper tissue are glued on. A total of 7-9 procedures should be performed until the pain completely disappears.
Contraindications
Main contraindications
Despite the ease of use of the product and relatively safe composition, there are certain contraindications.
- Where should you not apply pepper adhesive plaster? On those areas of the body that contain injuries, wounds, birthmarks, moles, rashes and other skin diseases.
- Is it possible to use pepper tissue for osteochondrosis? Yes, but if you have an exacerbation of the disease, it is better to contact a neurologist for competent advice.
- High body temperature.
- Individual intolerance to the components of the product (belladonna or capsicum).
- Children's age up to 12 years.
- High skin sensitivity. Otherwise, pain or burns may occur.
Can pepper patch be used during pregnancy?
Manufacturers of the product do not indicate any specific contraindications for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
No serious side effects have been officially registered with the use of pepper tissue. As a rule, a slight burning sensation is possible for 2 hours after application of the treatment product.
If the pepper sticky burns strongly, allergies and severe irritation appear, then it should be removed immediately and the skin should be lubricated with a soothing cream.
Also, the manufacturers of the product did not specify its interaction with other medications.
Price
Pepper adhesive plaster is sold in almost every pharmacy. Its prices are also affordable compared to other painkillers. The cost directly depends on the size of the product and the manufacturer.
List of popular pepper patches:
Which patch is better for osteochondrosis?
Your doctor will be able to determine which patch is most effective in your case. Cervical osteochondrosis is treated by a neurologist.
However, here is a list of popular and effective patches for osteochondrosis.
- Pepper patch. An extremely popular remedy due to its price and warming effect. Relieves pain, inflammation and swelling, improves metabolism.
- Pain relief patches with diclofenac and lidocaine. Names: Versatis and Voltaren. The action is based on blocking nerve endings.
- Warming patch Ketonal. Relaxes tense neck and back muscles.
- Nanoplast. It contains magnetic powder. Improves blood circulation, relieves pain and inflammation.
Reviews
Reviews after using this product vary. Many people note the warming and distracting effect, and some cannot hold it for even five minutes due to the strong burning sensation.
Maria, 34 years old
Pepper bandage was recommended to me by my best friend. She said that this remedy relieves pain in the muscles of the neck and back, as well as joints.
I also decided to try the effect of the patch on myself. But, to my regret, I developed terrible irritation.
When my neck started to feel cold, I remembered that I had this remedy somewhere in my medicine cabinet. I stuck a small piece of the product on my neck and no allergies appeared, which I was very happy about. Then I glued the product directly to the place where my neck hurt. After 2 days, my neck stopped hurting completely. Here is a photo of the pepper patch on the neck.
Pepper cloth on the neck
But not only for this I use the pepper warming patch. When my joints ache due to a sudden change in weather, I stick the product on my knees and shoulders. After a couple of hours the pain subsides. Perhaps this is simply a distracting effect that interrupts the pain syndrome.
My mother also periodically experiences back pain. Of course, he did not completely cure her sore back, but it reduces the pain. Pros of pepper fabric: inexpensive, can relieve joint pain. Cons: Sensitive skin may experience severe irritation.
Alexandra, 29 years old
Pepper patch helps a lot with a runny nose and lower back pain. When I have a runny nose, I cut a strip of pepper tissue and glue it to the sinuses. I do this at night. Within two days of treatment, the runny nose completely goes away.
And if the lower back is blowing, I stick this product to the sacral area for 24 hours. Then I take it off, give my lower back a rest from the patch for a day and repeat the procedure again. I continue the treatment until the pain completely stops. The pain subsides within 4-6 hours after gluing. When peeled off it is very painful, all the hairs are torn out from the skin. I recommend trying this inexpensive product.
Evgeniy, 27 years old
A year ago, my neck blew very badly. But, since my job comes first, I didn’t really do any treatment. As a result, my entire back began to hurt, and my vision deteriorated. I had to go to the doctor. The neurologist diagnosed her with cervical osteochondrosis. They prescribed a course of treatment, but not a word about the pepper patch. I thought for a long time whether it was possible to put a pepper patch on the neck if it was blown. In the end I decided to try it.
The pepper cloth thoroughly warmed up my neck, and eventually the pain went away. And the price is only 30 rubles. For those who have a cold neck, a pepper adhesive plaster helps reduce the pain.
Margarita, 48 years old
Periodically there is pain in the lower back. The orthopedist advised me to apply a pepper patch. They can also treat sore joints. I bought a large adhesive plaster 10x18 cm to completely cover the sore area in the lower back. It costs R. 50-60.
How long to wear pepper cloth? The packaging says that it can be worn for 2 days in a row if there is no itching. Unfortunately, I felt the full effect of the pepper adhesive plaster. It burned so much that after a few minutes I had to take it off. The next day I decided to re-glue it, but after 10 minutes I had to peel it off. Oddly enough, the lower back pain subsided a little even with such a short period of use. I think that such an adhesive plaster will leave a burn on the child.
Apparently, I just have sensitive skin, but I think the pepper adhesive plaster is quite effective.
Alena, 24 years old
Just yesterday I had a lumbago in my lower back. Yes, such that I could not straighten up at all. I read that with such a misfortune, a regular pepper warming patch helps. Well, I bought it and did everything according to the instructions. The patch is called Doctor Pepper. I pasted it and began to wait. For about 40 minutes I didn’t feel any effect at all. But then it started to burn, so much so that I wanted to quickly remove this healing sticker.
The skin around the patch became very red. And I understood what a distracting effect is. I didn’t feel any pain inside, it seemed to go outside. Despite the fact that the instructions for use say that you can wear it for two days in a row, I removed it 1.5 hours after sticking it on. By the way, I somehow tore off the pepper Velcro, as if it even damaged the skin. I am attaching a photo of this horror. The patch has no advantages, but there is one huge disadvantage - a strong burning sensation.
Burn on back from pepper velcro
Oleg, 46 years old
I have been going to the same chiropractor for quite a long time. It helps me with neck and back pain due to osteochondrosis. Additionally, he marks with a marker those points on the body where pepper Velcro should be applied.
After sticking pieces of the patch, I feel as if small needles are pricking in these places. For many years now I have not taken any harmful pills or given injections. Does pepper warming patch help against osteochondrosis? I don’t know what helps more, pepper cloth or manual therapy sessions, but there is an effect nonetheless.
In order to completely remove the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, one pepper patch is clearly not enough. Moreover, its components can cause unpleasant sensations on the skin, such as severe itching and irritation. This is due to the fact that the patch contains hot pepper extract, which not everyone can tolerate.
The remedy is often used for pain in the cervical and lumbar region. You can glue it either as a single piece or on individual pain points on the spine and neck. The pain syndrome decreases, but the pepper tissue itself does not affect the cause of the disease.
According to most reviews from doctors and patients, only complex treatment helps with cervical osteochondrosis: medications, physical therapy, physiotherapy and massage. Do not forget to regularly prevent osteochondrosis.
Write your story about how you managed to cope with cervical osteochondrosis. Your experience may be useful to many readers of the site. Be healthy!
Conclusions and Conclusions
What are our Russian doctors keeping silent about? Why in 90% of cases does drug treatment give only a temporary effect?
Unfortunately, most of the remedies “treating” back and joint diseases that are advertised on TV and sold in pharmacies are completely divorce.
At first it may seem that creams and ointments help, BUT in fact they only TEMPORARILY relieve the symptoms of the disease.
In simple words, you buy a regular painkiller, and the disease continues to develop into more severe stage. Ordinary pain can be a symptom of more serious diseases:
- degeneration of muscle tissue in the buttocks, thighs and lower legs;
- pinched sciatic nerve;
- development of arthritis, arthrosis and related diseases;
- acute and sharp pain - lumbago, which leads to chronic radiculitis;
- cauda equina syndrome, which leads to paralysis of the legs;
- impotence and infertility.
How to be?- you ask. We have studied a huge amount of materials and, most importantly, tested in practice most of the remedies for the treatment of diseases of the spine and joints. So, it turned out that the only new remedy which does not remove symptoms, but truly cures - this is a medicine that is not sold in pharmacies and is not advertised on TV! So that you don’t think that they are selling you another “miracle drug,” we will not tell you what an effective drug it is. If you are interested, you can read all the information about it yourself. Here is the link" .
List of used literature
- Evgeny Cherepanov "Healthy Spine School", 2012;
- Alexey Ivanchev "Spine. Secrets of Health", 2014;
- Victoria Karpukhina "Spinal health. Popov, Bubnovsky systems and other treatment methods", 2014;
- Yuri Glavchev “The spine is the provocateur of all diseases”, 2014;
- Stephen Ripple "Life without back pain. How to heal the spine and improve overall well-being", 2013;
- Galli, R.L., Speight, D.W., Simon, R.R. "Emergency orthopedics. Spine.", 1995